Keep hydrated. Room-temperature water is best.
Count the rests - all of them!
Sing with confidence, not just volume.
Watch your director.
Learn some music terms.
Keep your music in order.
Not too loud, not too soft! Blend with the choir.
When the song ends, END IT. Watch for the cutoff.
Turn your pages early.
Short syllables add punch. Long syllables add smoothness.
Learn your range and your change.
Check your posture - face forward, not straining up or down.
Engage your audience.
Follow your director.
Smile when you sing!
Listen to your neighbours, not just yourself.
Practise your music - any time, anywhere!
Stay home when you’re sick.
Arrive early to a show.
Silence your phone!
Read the Tips for Singers pages - lots of good info there!
Eat healthy. Not too much, not too little.
Open your mouth to sing!
It would be convenient to have the list of songs to be sung on this date, Dec.11/25 on this site.